2nd opinion psych

My 2nd opinion psych eval went really well! I saw Betsy Blair. The psychologist asked a lot of hard questions, but in the end she indicated that I am already attempting to make major changes (i.e., giving up. Mountain Dew), know what my triggers are and know when I need to go into therapy and/or take medication. She used the word competent. This is so much better than seeing the psychiatrist, who wanted additional sessions out of the assessment, and that I was not a good candidate for surgery. But otherwise had me as The only thing now is to work on those B-12s.... and those are improving too!

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!! I don't usually use all caps but this certainly qualifies as one that deserves it ;) I'm so glad things are coming together for you and keep up the good work on your b-12 Take care! Amy Banded 7/14/04 346/279/170ish

Wonderful! Sounds like you are one step closer to surgery! I'm so happy for you that things worked out. I'm assuming now that all you have to do is wait for approval from your insurance company? Good luck; you'll be in my thoughts & prayers! Nan

Hi, that's great. i also had betsy Blair and am i glad. My DH had a psychiatrist the surgeon suggested who must have said he wasn't ready for WLS because he just got his denial. Betsy Blair was nice, efficient and worked well with my new surgeon when I switched to a surgeon she never worked with before. good luck.